I finally finished Babel by R.F. Kuang - 4/10

Honestly, I was really disappointed in this one after absolutely loving the Poppy War series.

This book cleverly highlighted the pain of oppression through language and a magic system which powers the British Empire.

But, for me, it took too long to get going. I was never committed to the relationships within the friend group because the characters all felt pretty thin (perhaps until the last couple of chapters).

#FediBookClub#Reading#Books

Just finished Red Team Blues by Cory Doctorow. Engaging story that just pulls you along so well you don't want to put it down.

By luck of the Libby draw, I ended up reading the series in reverse order but still enjoyed every one. Thanks for the wonderful story, @pluralistic ! Looking forward to the next Marty Hench tale!

#fiction #reading #books

#introduction I am a #canadian new to Mastodon. It’s nice to be here!
I am an outgoing introvert who enjoys #hiking #cycling #curling #camping #walking #beach #reading #cooking #baking #singing #snowshoeing #skiing #paddleboarding #photography and being with family and friends. I am #genx and like #rockmusic the most - but do enjoy almost all #music
#introduction #gaming #anime #music #reading
Hey there!

I''m not new to Mastodon/The Fediverse entirely but took a break for a while, I'm back because I don't trust main social media platforms anymore. If you remember me, hey! If not, it's nice to meet you!

A bit about me;
I'm Aure, 24, I use she/her pronouns, I live in FL
Huge gamer, I play on PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, and Switch
I absolutely love anime, movies, music, and tv. I also enjoy reading.
I dream of being able to travel the world, wanderlust hits hard.

When I'm not working I'm almost always playing a game, watching something, or listening to music.

I'm a bit shy but always up to make new friends! pikawaveblobbear_heart

#introduction #gaming #anime #music #reading
Hey there!

I''m not new to Mastodon/The Fediverse entirely but took a break for a while, I'm back because I don't trust main social media platforms anymore. If you remember me, hey! If not, it's nice to meet you!

A bit about me;
I'm Aure, 24, I use she/her pronouns, I live in FL
Huge gamer, I play on PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, and Switch
I absolutely love anime, movies, music, and tv. I also enjoy reading.
I dream of being able to travel the world, wanderlust hits hard.

When I'm not working I'm almost always playing a game, watching something, or listening to music.

I'm a bit shy but always up to make new friends! pikawaveblobbear_heart

Prismatic Pages is Oslo’s only all-English bookshop and they are having a fundraiser to help cover the loss from last year and grow into the future 🌱

So, if having a local English bookstore in Oslo is something you treasure, check out donation page: https://www.spleis.no/project/442212

@prismaticpages
@bookstodon

#books #reading #bookstore #bookshop #bookstodon #fundraiser #oslo #allheimen #oslove

Book Promotion: Since the tragedy of 1994, Agency Division have weilded their authority over matters arcane with relative impunity. Enforcers like Vidcund Därk, collectively known as the Men in Black, serve a single purpose - the absolute eradicaton of magic and those who would use it. This is not an uncommon goal - a group of rogue arcanists known as the Grey Angels have much the same outcome in mind. When a respected mathematics professor obtains a translated copy of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, the hunt is on to determine how he got hold of it. But soon, a bigger crisis unfolds - one that Agency Division can’t keep under wraps.

https://www.sanityline.net

#readers #bookstodon #fedibookfair #dystopia #urbanfantasy #adventure #action #thriller #series #books #reading

(And, if you go with the kobo store links, now available as a DRM-free e-book)

Book Promotion: Since the tragedy of 1994, Agency Division have weilded their authority over matters arcane with relative impunity. Enforcers like Vidcund Därk, collectively known as the Men in Black, serve a single purpose - the absolute eradicaton of magic and those who would use it. This is not an uncommon goal - a group of rogue arcanists known as the Grey Angels have much the same outcome in mind. When a respected mathematics professor obtains a translated copy of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, the hunt is on to determine how he got hold of it. But soon, a bigger crisis unfolds - one that Agency Division can’t keep under wraps.

https://www.sanityline.net

#readers #bookstodon #fedibookfair #dystopia #urbanfantasy #adventure #action #thriller #series #books #reading

(And, if you go with the kobo store links, now available as a DRM-free e-book)

This is the love
that never came.

This is the hope
that was stolen from us.

This is the grave
that was dug for us.

This is the justice
that we desperately sought.

This is the freedom
that was denied us.

But this is the fight
we have always fought.

si_irini

#YouWinAgainSi #writing #mastodon #fediverse #freedom #world #poem #writing #lyrics #reading #poetry #justice #life #love

This is the love
that never came.

This is the hope
that was stolen from us.

This is the grave
that was dug for us.

This is the justice
that we desperately sought.

This is the freedom
that was denied us.

But this is the fight
we have always fought.

si_irini

#YouWinAgainSi #writing #mastodon #fediverse #freedom #world #poem #writing #lyrics #reading #poetry #justice #life #love